The History of the United States and the History of Syrian Emigration by Basil M. Kherbawi. Though split into two files here for readers' convenience, the two were published as one volume, in Arabic for immigrant readers, in 1913. Kherbawi was the…
Photograph, with identification of attendees, of the funeral of Eeyoud at St. Anthony's Maronite Church, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, circa 1934. Rose Isaac El-Khouri was originally from Wilkes-Barre.
A small (3 x 4.5 inches) pocket notebook with a leatherette cover that belonged to Joseph El-Khouri. The notebook contains handwritten notes in both English and Arabic, likely drafting a speech that Joseph gave for the Kiwanis Club in January of…
Article discussing the Andrews, North Carolina, 4th of July Celebration. The piece notes the Jabaley's Department Store float by Joe (Joseph Maroun) El-Khouri depicting the Lebanese Flag and ridden by five of his children.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photograph of Joseph El-Khouri (center) speaking into a microphone, likely on a local radio program in Andrews, North Carolina. The other individuals in the photograph are unidentified.
Two variations of photographs taken of Joseph El-Khouri with his seven children in a swimming pool during the El-Khouri family vacation to Miami, Florida. The trip was taken in part so that Joseph El-Khouri could attend the 1963 Lions Convention.
A snapshot taken of a band on a float in a parade during the El-Khouri family vacation to Miami, Florida. The trip was taken in part so that Joseph El-Khouri could attend the 1963 Lions Convention.
A snapshot taken of a parade during the El-Khouri family vacation to Miami, Florida. The trip was taken in part so that Joseph El-Khouri could attend the 1963 Lions Convention.
A photograph of the seven El-Khouri children at the Seaquarium in Miami, Florida. The trip was taken in part so that Joseph El-Khouri could attend the 1963 Lions Convention.
A snapshot taken of the El-Khouri family vacation to Miami, Florida. The trip was taken in part so that Joseph El-Khouri could attend the 1963 Lions Convention.
Caption from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver: "Easter with Our Sithoo 1966." Six of the seven children of Joseph and Rose El-Khouri pose with their grandmother Moura Isaac (seated, center).
